By road, Jaraguá do Sul and Cubatão are about 336 miles (540 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 37 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-280 → SC-108 → BR-101 → BR-376 → BR-116 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão
BR-116 (172 mi) and SP-055 (73 mi) carry about 73% of the 336 miles. It runs through 3 states: Santa Catarina, Paraná, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-280 | 1–7 | 6 | Santa Catarina |
| SC-108 | 7–25 | 18 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-101 | 25–46 | 21 | Santa Catarina |
| BR-376 | 46–88 | 42 | Santa Catarina, Paraná |
| BR-116 | 88–260 | 172 | Paraná, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 260–261 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 261–334 | 73 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 334–336 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 47 of this route: Santa Catarina → Paraná (state line)
- Mile 152 of this route: Paraná → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Jaraguá do Sul and Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 290)
- Nature and outdoors: Guaricana National Park (mile 57), Graciosa State Park (mile 115), Roberto Ribas Lange State Park (mile 116), Pico Paraná State Park (mile 120), Rio Turvo State Park (mile 179), Campina do Encantado State Park (mile 217), Itinguçu State Park (mile 283), Praia da Tupi (mile 324)
- Museums and history: Ruínas do Abarebebê (mile 290)
Guaricana National Park
Created in 2014, Guaricana National Park protects about 49,300 hectares of the Serra do Mar in Paraná, across Guaratuba, Morretes and São José dos Pinhais.
Graciosa State Park
Created by state decree in 1990 near Morretes, Paraná, Graciosa State Park protects dense Atlantic Forest, with a mandate to preserve the area's water regime, plants and wildlife.
Roberto Ribas Lange State Park
Created in 1994 near Antonina and Morretes on the Paraná coast, Roberto Ribas Lange State Park protects Atlantic Forest on the steep slopes of the Serra do Mar. Hundreds of bird species have been recorded in its dense rainforest.
Pico Paraná State Park
Pico Paraná State Park protects well-preserved Atlantic Forest in Paraná state and contains a massif with the highest peak in southern Brazil.
Rio Turvo State Park
Rio Turvo State Park protects Atlantic Forest across Cajati, Barra do Turvo and Jacupiranga. Besides its trails, it holds the Cachoeira do Azeite waterfall, the Gruta da Capelinha cave and Morro do Guaraú.
Campina do Encantado State Park
Described as a unique ecosystem of great scientific value, Campina do Encantado State Park in Pariquera-Açu, São Paulo, safeguards a peat bog along with a patch of wetland forest.
Itinguçu State Park
Itinguçu State Park is a state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Ruínas do Abarebebê
Ruínas do Abarebebê are the remains of the Church of São João Batista in Peruíbe, first built of wood in the early colonial period in a settlement founded around 1540. The name honors Jesuit priest Leonardo Nunes.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
When you get to Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Jaraguá do Sul to other places in Brazil
- Jaraguá do Sul to Apucarana
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itu
- Jaraguá do Sul to Ourinhos
- Jaraguá do Sul to Paranapiacaba
- Jaraguá do Sul to Itapetininga
- Jaraguá do Sul to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão?
About 7 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão?
About 336 miles (540 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Jaraguá do Sul to Cubatão use?
In order: BR-280, SC-108, BR-101, BR-376, BR-116 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jaraguá do Sul and Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Rio Turvo State Park (protected area, mile 179, 4 mi from the route); Ruínas do Abarebebê (historic site, mile 290, 1 mi from the route); Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 324, 3 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.